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ofloveandlayovers's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
giftsintogold's review
5.0
Looking beyond the obvious
Niko is an artist. He draws what others don't see. Until someone does. This book helps the reader see beyond the obvious. It helps the reader recognize the value of talents others don't see. Until someone does.
Niko is an artist. He draws what others don't see. Until someone does. This book helps the reader see beyond the obvious. It helps the reader recognize the value of talents others don't see. Until someone does.
arviamaharhani's review
5.0
Gemes banget warna-warnanya!
Memang anak-anak selalu mempunyai imajinasi dan dunianya sendiri ya ✨
Memang anak-anak selalu mempunyai imajinasi dan dunianya sendiri ya ✨
maidmarianlib's review
4.0
Love how this book embraces creativity, would be great with a unit on modern art or the differences in artistic expression.
tashrow's review
5.0
Niko loves to draw. He carries paper and colored pencils with him all the time because he is always finding new inspiration. But he doesn’t draw like other people. If he draws the ice cream truck, he’s actually trying to capture the sound of its bell. Instead of drawing the sun, he draws the feeling of it on his face. The image he makes of the robin building her nest is of the hard work, not the robin or the nest. No one seems to understand his pictures at all. But then he meets Iris, a new girl, who can understand the feelings he is showing on the page.
In his text, Raczka really shows how the mind of young artist works and the different way in which Niko sees and experiences and depicts his world. There is a feeling of isolation when people can’t see what he is trying to convey in his art. That moment soon passes though when Iris can connect with the art that Niko has created. There is a real heart to this book, shown through Niko himself and his connection to the world.
Shin’s illustrations help readers understand Niko better and the art too. Children will want to discuss what they feel when they see the abstract swirls of Niko’s art. Shin also shows a vibrant and bustling urban community where Niko gets all of his inspiration. Done in mixed media, digital and acrylics, the illustrations have a solidity that supports the looser illustrations that are Niko’s.
A welcome look at artistic process and imagination, this picture book also is about finding kindred spirits. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
In his text, Raczka really shows how the mind of young artist works and the different way in which Niko sees and experiences and depicts his world. There is a feeling of isolation when people can’t see what he is trying to convey in his art. That moment soon passes though when Iris can connect with the art that Niko has created. There is a real heart to this book, shown through Niko himself and his connection to the world.
Shin’s illustrations help readers understand Niko better and the art too. Children will want to discuss what they feel when they see the abstract swirls of Niko’s art. Shin also shows a vibrant and bustling urban community where Niko gets all of his inspiration. Done in mixed media, digital and acrylics, the illustrations have a solidity that supports the looser illustrations that are Niko’s.
A welcome look at artistic process and imagination, this picture book also is about finding kindred spirits. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
librarianryan's review
3.0
I think you could say that this book is about modern art. It about how art can be about feeling and. Not just real things. Interesting and wonderful illustrations.
tinkeringlibrarian's review
3.0
Colorful tale of marching to the beat of your own drum and making art for yourself. Ages 3-7.